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Ch. 1 Science- Vocab
Properties of Matter
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| himolecule | The smallest particle of a compound that still has the properties of that compound |
| atom | The smallest part of an element that still has the properties of the element. |
| mass | The amount of matter in a solid, liquid or gas. |
| atomic theory | The idea that everything is made of small particles. |
| volume | The amount of space an object takes up. |
| compound | A type of matter made up of two or more elements. |
| physical change | A change in some properties of matter without forming a different kind of matter. |
| gas | A substance without a definite volume or shape. |
| temperature | A measure of how fast the particles in an object are moving. |
| chemical change | A change of one or more types of matter into other types of matter with different properties. |
| mixture | Different materials are placed together, but each material keeps its own properties. |
| solid | A substance that has a definite shape and volume. |
| solution | A mixture in which substances are spread out evenly abd will not settle. |
| liquid | A substance that has a definite volume, but no definite shape. |